Mortal Kombat 9 Vignettes

Kenshi

Kenshi, a proud swordsman, was promised the legendary Sento sword by a strange old man who was actually Shang Tsung in disguise. When he took the sword, Kenshi also released ancient warrior spirits that were all consumed by Shang Tsung. He was then left to die in the dark. Blind but alive, Kenshi was guided out of the tomb by the mystical sword. Led by his senses and fuelled by revenge, Kenshi believes in an eye for an eye.

Liu Kang

As a young orphan, Liu Kang was trained by monks, ultimately becoming a Shaolin expert under Master Bo'Rai Cho. Assisted by the God of Thunder; Liu Kang is Earthrealm's best hope for freedom - and survival! Liu Kang is destined to reach the final challenge and become the champion of Mortal Kombat!

Mileena

Mileena was created by Shang Tsung in his foul flesh pits. Twisted and mad, she's equally beauty and beast. Devoid of a conscience, she has the rage of a wild animal. Only the evil Lord Shao Kahn possesses the will to control her. Determined to destroy her rival Kitana, Mileena entered the Mortal Kombat tournament ready to butcher anyone and everyone who gets in her way.

Rain

Shao Kahn's conquests orphaned many children, but, only one was adopted by the powerful Edenian Resistance. Under their strict tutelage, he became an elite, but, arrogant fighter named Rain. Though Rain had served the Resistance well for many years, he was denied his own command. Infuriated, he betrayed his brethren and joined his mortal enemy, Shao Kahn. Ignoring loyalty, Rain is hellbent on his mission: obtain true power and destroy anything that gets in the way.

Rayden

The God of Thunder, protects Earthrealm from armageddon. When Shao Kahn threatened to merge our reality with his, Raiden implored the Elder Gods to give us a fighting chance. The Gods granted Raiden's wish, and thus the Mortal Kombat tournament was born. For thousands of years Shao Kahn has kept at bay, but with Earthrealm once again threatened, Raiden must find a champion worthy of Mortal Kombat.

Scorpion

Scorpion was once human like us, but he, his family and his clan were all exterminated by Sub-Zero. His tormented soul laid waste in the Netherrealm, but was mysteriously resurrected by the malevolent Quan Chi. Fuelled by revenge, he entered the Mortal Kombat tournament to avenge his family and slay his mortal enemy Sub-Zero.

Shang Tsung

Using limited magical abilities, Shang Tsung discovered the realm of Outworld, where he pledged his life to Shao Kahn in return for enhanced power. Magically bound to the dark emperor, he's played host to the last nine Mortal Kombat tournaments, each time stacking the odds in favour of his master. For centuries, this treacherous sorcerer has submissively done Shao Kahn's bidding. Whether his forces win or fail, his fate has been written in blood.

Skarlet

Shao Kahn trusts few, except fighters of his own creation. Collecting the blood of countless warriors and infusing it with sorcery, he created the blood-thirsty Skarlet.Gaining strenght from the blood of her opponents,Shao Kahn only releases her as a last resort. Her new mission is to uncover Quan Chi's true intentions. If Skarlet discovers a plot to betray her creator, there will be hell, to pay.

Sub-Zero

Kuai Liang and his brother, Bi-Han, were abducted as children and trained to be the ultimate assassins by the Lin Kuei. When Bi-Han was unjustly murdered by Scorpion, Kuai Liang swore revenge. He mastered the power of ice and cold and took his brothers code name - Sub-Zero. The new Sub-Zero entered the Mortal Kombat tournament with one goal - to destroy his brother's killer and anyone who stands in his way.

Official Early Stories

Liu Kang

Orphaned at a very young age, Liu Kang was raised by Shaolin monks, who taught him the way of the spiritual warrior. They soon recognized his potential as a contender for the Mortal Kombat tournament and rigorously trained him for this task. Raiden, too, understood that Liu Kang was Earthrealm's best hope for freedom and introduced him to Master Bo'Rai Cho to further his development. Once fully trained, Liu Kang bested all challengers and earned the high honor of representing the Shaolin in the Mortal Kombat tournament. He and Raiden then embarked on their fateful journey to Shang Tsung's island to compete in this pivotal kontest.

Mileena

Mileena is the mirror opposite of kindly Kitana, even showing fangs when she opens her mouth in contrast to Kitana's pleasant smile. Cloned from Kitana by Shang Tsung, Mileena was created to serve Emperor Shao Kahn. She believes that her birthright is to be the princess of Edenia. Unfortunately for Mileena, her sister Kitana is the legitimate princess. The only answer for the ruthless Mileena is to murder her sister, usurp the throne and rule with the same vicious spite that defines her life. A man-eater, Mileena uses her sexuality as one of her many weapons. She brings men to their knees in more ways than one - and then gives them the kiss of death!

Rayden

Alive from the beginning of time, Raiden is unlike the mortal beings he confronts. He possesses a perspective that gives him the wisdom to win in combat as well as the hint of immortality that suggests he is impossible to destroy. God of thunder and protector of Earthrealm, Raiden possesses supernatural abilities, such as the ability to teleport, fly and control lightning. A cunning warrior and, at one point, a wise mentor to Liu Kang, Raiden functions on a more enlightened plane of existence than mere mortals. There is no battle too challenging for him, since he relies on both inner strengths, physical prowess and the wisdom of the ages to slaughter his enemies and leave an ocean of blood in his wake.

Scorpion

Scorpion was killed - but that didn't last for long. He emerged from the grave to enact his vendetta against Sub-Zero, his nemesis who was responsible for murdering him and his clan. Empowered by righteous fury, the ninja Scorpion inflicts the most excruciating pain possible as he scours the earth to annihilate his enemies. He says menacingly, "Get over here!" before he wields his mighty weapon and pulls them to him. Screaming and pouring blood from their gaping guts, they stare into his merciless face as they suffer an agonizing death.

Shao Kahn

Known for his viciousness, cruelty and intimate knowledge of the black arts, Shao Kahn strikes fear in anyone he encounters. So mighty is this Emperor of Outworld that he intimidates even the powerful Shan Tsung. Shao Kahn incorporates his incredible strength around a single purpose: to merge all the realms into Outworld. He envisions himself the tyrant ruling all that exists. And to that end, he destroys anything in his path with a lust for killing that takes the breath away from even the fiercest warrior.

Sub-Zero

Clad in blue, this formidable assassin began his deadly path on a mission from the Lin Kuei to murder Shang Tsung. That's when he was killed by Scorpion only to reappear as Noob Saibot, with his younger brother taking on the identity of Sub-Zero. Now he emerges with untold secrets of the afterlife propelling him fearlessly into the bloodiest battles. Time and again, he assaults the confidence of his enemies with his resurrected strength and sense of deadly purpose. Creating dismembered bodies and broken spirits wherever he goes, he threatens the very notion of peace on earth with his awe-inspiring destructive energy.